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PHILIPSBURG:--- Veteran businessman Imran Macsood Amjad, did not mingle with words when he was asked if he is endorsing the Pearl Caribbean China. Amjad said NAGICO is the one who sold the investors the land where the China-Caribbean hub will be constructed, since the developers who had planned to construct a resort in that area had borrowed monies from NAGICO when the economy began going down, he said NAGICO acquired the land since it was given as gratuity for the load but since NAGICO is not in the business of building resorts or hotels, NAGICO sold the land when they were approached by the investors of Pearl Caribbean China Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The developers of the Pearl Caribbean China held a forum at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort on Saturday morning prior to the groundbreaking ceremony which was held at Belair Beach. At the forum, the developers shared information about their company New Lifetown that have been doing in several countries such as Malaysia which generated a huge response, they also do business in South East Asia. The Chinese have placed lots of energy in creating the silk rope which enables them to conduct trade with several countries such as Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Netherlands where they have 500 projects and created 8,600 jobs Read more

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Political Parties mostly involved in the peaceful protest at the groundbreaking site.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The chairman of New Lifetown Shuqiang Cui aka Trey called on the less than 50 persons that showed up at the Belair Beach where the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pearl Caribbean China was taking place Saturday afternoon to put their hands together and join them as they seek to develop St. Maarten and its economy with the Pearl Caribbean China Resort that will be constructed in Belair.
At Belair beach the protestors with no more than 50 persons bearing placards included the leader of the St Read more

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Court Reinforced With Three Criminal Judges

PHILIPSBURG--Three new judges were officially installed during an extraordinary sitting of the Joint Court of Justice at the Courthouse on Friday. An audience consisting of Acting Governor Reynold Groeneveldt, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Justice Richard Gibson, officials of the Court, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Police Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Friday applauded the initiative by Le Grand Marché, Le Gourmet Marché, Carrefour Market and Prime Distributors Cash and Carry, to start switching from plastic bags to reusable shopping bags.

The board took the opportunity to remind the public that its leader, the Honorable Member of Parliament Frans Richardson, is the legislator that has championed the ban on plastic bags, tabled the legislation to get it done and continues to push for the use of reusable bags instead of plastic.

"Along with the Honorable MP Janchi Leonard, Frans is the only MP to consistently push this effort and will continue to call on all supermarkets to follow suit, as well as ensure that the legislation is finalized Read more

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SUCKER GARDEN:---The simple things make the biggest difference in a community and this why independent Member of Parliament (MP) and United St. Maarten Party USP candidate Maurice Lake has taken the need for two speedbumps on Arch Road in Sucker Garden to VROMI Minister Angel Meyers.

“Sucker Garden is a forgotten area which needs Government’s full attention to upgrade and beautifies Read more

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Pm Marlin Addresses The Charlotte Brookson Academy Of The Performance Arts

~ First PTA meeting for the school year 2016/2017 ~

Philipsburg – Prime Minister Marlin was given the opportunity to address attendees which included parents, students and CBA’s faculty and staff informing all in attendance of his plans to assist the school.

With the plight of the academy having to relinquish their occupancy at the University of Sint Martin by October’s end, Ms. Claudette Labega of CBA’s board approached Prime Minister Marlin seeking his assistance for a possible solution.

Prime Minister Marlin stated that with the Council of Ministers and their staff being moved to the new Government Administration Building within the coming weeks, a decision was made to allow the temporary use of the upper level of the Government Building to be temporarily used by the Charlotte Brookson Academy to conduct their daily classes.

With regular classes being executed at this new location it ensures students of the Charlotte Brookson Academy continue their classes without interruptions Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Marlin was given the opportunity to address attendees which included parents, students and CBA’s faculty and staff informing all in attendance of his plans to assist the school.
With the plight of the academy having to relinquish their occupancy at the University of Sint Martin by October’s end, Ms. Claudette Labega of CBA’s board approached Prime Minister Marlin seeking his assistance for a possible solution.
Prime Minister Marlin stated that with the Council of Ministers and their staff being moved to the new Government Administration Building within the coming weeks, a decision was made to allow the temporary use of the upper level of the Government Building to be temporarily used by the Charlotte Brookson Academy to conduct their daily classes.
With regular classes being executed at this new location it ensures students of the Charlotte Brookson Academy continue their classes without interruptions Read more

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Managing Board Of Nv Gebe Announces The Arrival Of Its Brand New 11.2 Mw Wartsila Engine.

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The engine was off loaded yesterday September 15, 2016, at the harbor under the supervision of Wartsila Technicians and NV GEBE Interim Managing Board Ms. Iris Arrindell and Mr. Kenrick Chittick.

The engine which has to be coupled with the generator (that was off loaded last week) will both be tra Read more

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Frans: Prosecutors Attempt To Change Its Role A Positive Step

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Leader of the United St. Maarten (US) Party MP Frans Richardson on Thursday complimented the Public Prosecutors office for realizing that it had to change its role in the community.

“I have always said that if the prosecutor wants to solicit the cooperation of the public, it had to get closer and be more accessible to the public Read more

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Smmta Questions Port And Minister Arrindell.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On September 7, 2016 the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) requested a town hall style meeting with Mr. Mark Mingo, PORT CEO and management of the Port Group of Companies (Port) to discuss the alleged request by the Port to have the Simpson Bay and the Simpson Bay Lagoon given to the Port in the form of a concession. The SMMTA’s meeting request was based on the Port’s press release of September 5, 2016, stating specifically that “the Port’s door is always open.”

To date, neither the Port nor anyone from the Ministry of TEATT has responded to or even acknowledged receipt of any of the letters from the SMMTA questioning the issuance of a concession for Simpson Bay and the Simpson Bay Lagoon Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: ---“Destroying the lives of our young people by sending them to prison, in some cases for decades, over petty crimes while we give a pat on the wrist to those in authority and with financial means who abuse their positions and commit worst crimes must not be allowed to continue. People who are not from this island but who live in certain areas of the island and occasionally grease the palms of greedy parliamentarians are allowed to go scot-free for shameful and wicked acts while our own people are being herded up in their own country for much less Read more

Compliance Guide Brochures

In continuing efforts to help companies get compliant with the law, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee together with his Ministry has developed a quick reference compliance guide for “employers” and a quick reference guide for “employees”.

“As government seeks to improve compliance, one of the first steps is to provide clear information as to the rules for which compliance is expected Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As we approach the final week before the September 26th election, it is important that the voters and all residents of St. Maarten pay keen attention to the matters which conveniently surface again and those which are deliberately kept under wraps.
At the DP's district meeting on Friday, September 16th in Dutch Quarter (next to
Mc Donald), the Democratic Party w Read more

Parliament Hears Plea Of Dp Statia

THE HAGUE--The Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament has asked the Dutch Government for a formal response to the plea of the Democratic Party (DP) of St. Eustatius, to get the financial situation of the public entity St. Eustatius on the agenda of the Island Council.

Minister Opposes Re-Division Of Coast Guard’S Expenses

THE HAGUE--Dutch Minister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert advised on Wednesday against the two motions of Party for Freedom PVV in the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament to have a new division key for the expenditures of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard.

Former Mp Acquitted Of Stealing Blogger’S Tablet

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Petrus Leroy de Weever (62) was acquitted by the Joint Court of Justice on Wednesday, of the theft of blogger J.R.’s tablet during an altercation on Front Street on January 11, 2014.

Ministry Vsa Continues With The War Against Mosquitoes

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Emil Lee, Minister of public health, social development, and Labor said that the war against mosquitoes is multi-faceted, and that as of September 9 2016, 54 Zika cases have been confirmed on the Dutch side.

The collective Prevention Services has been tirelessly repeating the message to the public on how to prevent mosquito breeding areas.

“The collective Prevention Services (CPS) has been going out together with volunteers to various neighborhoods, and it’s disturbing to see that we keep on finding many of the same problems.

For example , we found some cistern overflows unscreened, multiple water collection spots like empty bottles, and yards with many tires, all of which are perfect breeding grounds for mosquitos” said the Minister.

He further informed that that citizens who are active and report active breeding sites are an important part of the war against mosquitoes.

The Ministry of VSA has been creating a map that shows incidents of where zika is being discovered, as well as trying to track mosquito populations for a better idea of where resources need to be allocated said the Minister.

“When the Ministry receives information from citizens regarding active mosquito sites, that’s when they go and do targeted fogging in the area which was reported Read more

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Sint Maarten’S “Orange Economy” Meets For First Time

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Monday September 12th, representatives from Sint Maarten's creative industries met at the John Larmonie Center to discuss their needs for growth, support & incentives over the next years in order to prepare a program that facilitates opportunities for further development.

This initiative was brought forward by DP candidate Jorien Wuite #3 who is dedicated to supporting our orange economy Read more

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Demanded that UTS put her phone on after it was cut --- Management denied the request.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The scandals and abuse surrounding GEBE internal auditor whose contract might be terminated if the Supervisory Board of Directors does not buckle to political pressure coming from the Democratic Party has once again abused the privileges she has from the government-owned company.
According to information reaching SMN News Daniel who was off island on vacation used the company phone while overseas and its roaming, until UTS cut the services of the phone due o the high usage Read more

Marlin Guest At Guyanese Association Meeting Today

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin will be a guest at the St. Maarten Guyanese Association meeting at the association’s office at 158B Back Street, today Wednesday, September 14, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

  Marlin will be addressing the meeting and will also be fielding questions from attendees. President of the St. Maarten Guyanese Association Neville Mars is encouraging the entire Guyanese community in St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Gibson Sr confirmed on Wednesday when asked by reporters if the groundbreaking for the China Pearl of the Caribbean will be held on September 17th as scheduled. Gibson said based on his knowledge the ceremony will take place as he sees no reason to stop it. He further explained that the developer is busy with the invitations.
Ever since the Minister of Finance announced that St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Silveria Jacobs announced on Wednesday at the Council of Minister's press briefing that a certain newspaper made their own assumptions when she attended the bike ride in honor of teacher Bas de Haan who was killed on the Airport runway last week. The Minister said she was invited by a bike rider from the French side since she herself is a biker, she said she did not attend the bike ride in the capacity of a Minister or even as a representative of government as was written in the newspaper Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Health and Social Affairs and Labor Emil Lee announced at the weekly press briefing on Wednesday that there are now 54 confirmed cases of Zika on the Dutch side of the island.
The Minister said that the department of CPS has started fogging in targeted area to combat the zika virus and the war against the mosquito Read more

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